Title: Tarumicho Travel Guide: Best of Tarumicho, Osaka Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Tarumicho](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarumicho-Hotels.d553248635976382193.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Osaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Osaka.d179897.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Osaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Osaka.d179897.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Tarumicho Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Tarumicho.d553248635976382193.Car-Hire-Guide)[Tarumicho Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarumicho.d553248635976382193.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Tarumicho Travel Guide ## Osaka ## Visit Tarumicho Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Osaka travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka.dx179897) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Universal Studios Japan® showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain as well as children](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054124/628ad899-0a9c-4f1f-90a1-e7475b5cef0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Studios Japan 4.5/5(88 reviews) Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Universal-Studios-Japan-Konohana.d6054124.Attraction) ![Dotonbori showing outdoor art and central business district as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150665/e2607fc5-b437-44d6-8aea-388e06f4b1df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dotonbori Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dotonbori-Minami.d6150665.Attraction) ![大阪ドーム](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076330/c724f558-47dd-4dc6-a039-00fec3bbd7d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyocera Dome Osaka 4/5(16 reviews) Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyocera-Dome-Osaka-Nishi.d6076330.Attraction) ![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan showing marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502161/21fb291c-f481-479d-b19b-f726df0ac3cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan 4.5/5(77 reviews) Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan-Minato.d502161.Attraction) ![Osaka Castle showing château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502143/ce2c4091-937f-410f-8c1d-a3a339589b14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka Castle 4.5/5(216 reviews) Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Castle-Chuo.d502143.Attraction) ![Tsutenkaku Tower which includes street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076366/3ac71a9c-cb7e-45d6-8b6e-3d8dd95e4a8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tsutenkaku Tower 4/5(88 reviews) Come to marvel at the tower that reaches to heaven and meet Billiken, the god of happiness and good luck. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Naniwa.d6076366.Attraction) ### Things to do ![The Universal Studio in Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/227085/e5ec5c42-5aee-4de0-82bc-b926a4b233f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation £101 per adult **72%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/universal-studios-japan-theme-park-admission-with-transportation.a227085.activity-details) ![Picture 2 for Activity Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47903859/f5cc7265-cd6b-4491-bd04-446c88b4a1fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO £23 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osakafamily-friendly-kimono-yukata-experience-at-wargo.a47903859.activity-details) ![Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48905530/1400c5b0-3069-4695-a1af-8e7c968a1d63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience £73 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-5-star-geisha-night-walk-small-group-authentic-experience.a48905530.activity-details) ![eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752183/88240c9c-5450-49a3-a577-27eef4de52d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### eSIM: Airalo Japan Package £3 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details) ![Gion Geisha District Maiko](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46728540/e44b20db-cc32-41de-8ba2-966804a7a992.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha £19 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-gion-geisha-district-walking-tour-the-stories-of-geisha.a46728540.activity-details) ![Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50173821/b771ce3e-fc4b-46c9-8a78-057ee0c87847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka £88 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiroshima-miyajima-by-bullet-train-from-osaka.a50173821.activity-details) [See all activities in Osaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Osaka.d179897.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Tarumicho ![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/2d940585_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower 1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £52 22 Mar - 23 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,747 reviews) Very good Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382193) ![Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2500000/2493000/2492916/0a0c6fab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka 1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £67 18 Mar - 19 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,933 reviews) Bath water not hot. Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026&selected=2492916&PinnedHotelID=2492916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382193) ![Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35890000/35881600/35881577/d76e654e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA 1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka £76 18 Mar - 19 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,441 reviews) The hotel was fine, however the different lifts to get to different floors was a little annoying. Breakfast was standard and nothing really stood out. Selection for vegetarians was limited. Room was of a good sign, but limited on room etc's like bottled water, or bath salts. Any other items where ... Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026&selected=35881577&PinnedHotelID=35881577&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382193) ![Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100866200/100866112/3753cce9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka £154 18 Mar - 19 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,487 reviews) it takes less than five minutes walk to Midosuji line & Keihan rails or plenty Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026&selected=100866112&PinnedHotelID=100866112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382193) ![Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632300/22632204/3d8b3e75_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka 1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka £75 22 Mar - 23 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,337 reviews) Very clean and comfortable Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=22632204&PinnedHotelID=22632204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382193) ![Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93690000/93689000/93688961/5f23ed92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9 Osaka Osaka £57 14 Apr - 15 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (3,210 reviews) 👍 Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=93688961&PinnedHotelID=93688961&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382193) [See all 4,647 properties in Tarumicho](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976382193) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Tarumicho hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382193&startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18)[17 Mar - 18 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382193&startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382193&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19)[18 Mar - 19 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382193&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382193&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382193&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382193&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382193&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Tarumicho ![Yodogawa showing street scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179155/a2547c6c-c2bc-4a47-923f-2932aa79e48f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Yodogawa 4.5/5(40 area reviews) You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Yodogawa. Spend some time visiting top spots like Juso-Ekimae Shopping Street, and catch the metro at Kanzakigawa Station or Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station to see more of the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Yodogawa.dx179155) ![Umeda Sky Building showing modern architecture and a skyscraper](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502153/0d0edf18-2f1e-4277-b445-1b232d9051d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kita 4.5/5(70 area reviews) Travellers love Kita for its popular shops, and you can see more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nakazakicho Station or Nakatsu Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and Umeda Arts Theater. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Kita.dx6204264) ![Umeda which includes a city and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050891/286e2610-79bf-4d3f-a18b-1ea3ec60b634.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Umeda 4.5/5(12 area reviews) Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Sankei Hall Breeze. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin). [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Umeda.dx6050891) ![At Umeda in Osaka, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050891/ac974cb9-b62b-4539-ac38-a866f3c84a26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shinchi 4.5/5(13 area reviews) If you're spending time in Shinchi, you might enjoy attractions like Sankei Hall Breeze and Herbis Plaza. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Shinchi.dx6150668) ![Osaka Tamae Bridge Night View from Tamino Bridge in Fukushima Ward, Osaka, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004596/3c7eafed-212e-4d96-92a4-3ad6855725c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fukushima 4.5/5(8 area reviews) Fukushima is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Nodahanshin Station or Noda Station (Hanshin) to explore sights like Osaka Central Wholesale Market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Fukushima.dx6004596) ![Cherry Blossoms, Sakura, under the bride in Osaka prefecture, Japan - 日本 大阪 本町 高架下の桜並木 川沿い ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204301/7967e01b-5150-4dee-81d3-69474d11c036.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Honmachi 4.5/5(10 area reviews) Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood. 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